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BABY BOOMERS CAFÉ AND PUB
4617 Sanford St., Metairie 457-0065
Bet you can’t guess the average age at this bar and grill. It’s true, and they love that oldies jukebox. Bar food is on order here, specifically 10-ounce burgers, smoked sausage sandwiches, jalapeno poppers, cheese fries and daily homemade lunch specials. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BACCO
310 Chartres St. 522-2426
Yet another Brennan family venture, Bacco combines quality with fresh, upscale, modernized Tuscan cuisine. The whole roasted bulb of garlic served with olive oil is a de rigeur appetizer (spread the softened cloves on fresh Tuscan bread dipped in warm olive oil). Then, indulge in lobster ravioli in champagne butter topped with caviar. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BACK PORCH GRILL
414 N. New Hampshire St., Covington (985) 892-5252
In just a year, this comfort-food specialist has won the heart of downtown Covington. The Back Porch serves up sandwiches, salads and homemade soup every day. The chicken salad sandwich is so popular that owner Bridgette Aronson says they go through 100 pounds of chicken breasts every week. That comes in handy with the soup and half-sandwich combo. The bread is baked locally as well, and the desserts are also homemade. Delivery available. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $
BACK TO THE GARDEN
833 Howard Ave., first floor 299-8792
The light cuisine expected includes smoothies, soups, salads and sandwiches sprouting with veggies. One Asian-inspired dish is a jumble of broccoli, cauliflower, mushrooms, carrots, cabbage and tamari sauce — all served over healthful brown rice. The stacked club includes chicken salad, turkey breast or tuna salad on wheatberry toast with avocado, sprouts, tomato and Swiss cheese. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch Monday through Saturday. $
BAGEL FACTORY
3113 N. Causeway Blvd., Metairie 837-8707
7901 St. Charles Ave. 866-1521
Bagel Factory offers its namesake items plus a whole lot more. Bagel favorites such as the lox bagel with salmon and cream cheese, and the Everything bagel with garlic pepper spread, highlight the choices. Danishes, blueberry muffins, pineapple turnovers, and several blends of java complete the choices. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday, lunch and dinner Sunday. Credit cards. $
BALCONY BAR & CAFE
3201 Magazine St. 895-1600
It’s hard to look past the 70-plus beers on tap at this Magazine Street haunt, but the food menu merits its own glance. With a spacious balcony to relax on, you can now enjoy a recently expanded menu that goes beyond standard bar fare. Available items range from gourmet pizzas, a chicken Caesar wrap and shish kebabs. But classic wash-it-down-with-a-cold-one eats are still here, including a giant half-pound burger and chicken fingers. Delivery available. Dinner and late-night nightly. Credit cards. $
BANGKOK CUISINE
4137 S. Carrollton Ave. 482-3606
Before you hit Rock ’n’ Bowl, stop at this spicy Thai spot. Start with chicken satay, country duck dumplings or delicately fried tofu cubes with cucumber cilantro vinaigrette. Vegetarians will delight at all their choices: from paht Thai and curries to glass noodles with Thai peppers and crispy garlic. Seafood lovers will want to try the oysters with basil sauce or chili sauce. Bangkok’s staff can cook any dish to your preferred level of spice. Reservations accepted. Lunch weekdays, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $
BARATARIA
900 Harrison Ave. 488-7474
www.baratariafood.com
You’d be a fool not to order oysters out at Barataria. Owner Ralph Pausine, a Louisiana oysterman for more than 40 years, supplies the restaurant with oysters cultivated in his own Barataria Bay beds. An appetizer named after him tops baked oysters with a garlic, beer and cheese sauce, which is browned in the oven. Reservations recommended. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$
BARRACKS STREET CAFÉ
430 Barracks St. 525-0330
Diversity is key at this friendly little French Quarter cafe, as a menu with items ranging from tofu to hamburgers aims to please all tastes. Choose between chicken, beef or tofu for the popular quesadillas, topped with purple onions, black beans, rice, cheese and jalapenos. The chimichangas also offer the option of chicken, beef or tofu, cocooned in a deep-fried tortilla and served with sour cream and salsa. Delivery available. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BARRECA’S
3100 Metairie Road, Metairie 831-4546
Barreca’s is a hotspot for the Metairie neighborhood crowds, especially for the daily early-bird specials. These are four-course affairs with 15 entree choices for $12.95. Or, come later for crabcakes and horseradish-mustard sauce, followed by boneless roast duck over Cajun rice with peach brandy sauce. And you be the judge of the tiramisu they call the best in town. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday and Sunday, dinner Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BASIL LEAF
1438 S. Carrollton Ave. 862-9001
Colorful veggies snap and sing on the palate in dishes like the savory vegetarian stir-fry over basil-infused rice or the vegetarian paht Thai over glass noodles. Seafood dishes offer a pleasant alternative to the standard New Orleans fry-up, like the sesame-coated softshell crabs with jasmine rice, rock shrimp, crab butter and shiitake mushrooms. A private dining room is available. Reservations available. Lunch Tuesday through Friday, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit Cards. $$
BAYONA
430 Dauphine St. 525-4455
Gourmet magazine named Bayona one of the "Top Tables in America." Who are we to argue? Local celebrity chef Susan Spicer continues to challenge and delight the palate with her innovative, French-inspired cuisine with dishes like salmon with choucroute (sauerkraut) and Gewurztraminer sauce, and grilled duck breast with spicy pepper jelly glaze. The 200-year-old Creole cottage that houses the restaurant pairs romantically with the 250-strong wine list. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BAYOU BAGELRY
6307 S. Miro St. 862-6800
830 Gravier St. 524-0875
1907 St. Charles Ave. 525-9400
3535 Severn Ave., Metairie 888-6400
Having "Bayou" in the title is a bit misleading, as these soft, doughy creations seem straight out of the Big Apple. In addition to basic bagel items, they’ll also build you almost any kind of sandwich. You say you’re a traditionalist? Go with the New York Classic: cream cheese, red onion and lox. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards. $
BAYOU BREWHOUSE
3133 Ponce de Leon St. 945-5884
Add some substance to your java fix with the wide variety of food options available. Always tasty with a cafe au lait are the banana nut bread muffins, cinnamon muffins and cookies. The soup-of-the-day rotation can range anywhere from clam chowder to jambalaya. Those looking for just a quick bite can find pizza pockets or nachos to satisfy. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BAYOU MARKET BUFFET
4132 Peters Road, Harvey (Boomtown Belle Casino) 366-7711
Eat like a high roller aboard the Boomtown Belle Casino with a buffet that offers both standards and specials. Always available are prime rib from the carving station, fried pork chops, a salad bar, and an assortment of veggies and deserts, including the popular pecan pie. The place kicks into high gear on the weekend; Friday night is a seafood buffet, Saturday boasts steak and lobster night, and Sunday features a champagne brunch. No reservations. Lunch Monday through Saturday, dinner nightly, Friday and Saturday late-night, Sunday brunch. Credit cards. $$
BEACHCORNER BAR & GRILL
4905 Canal St. 488-7357
Your bartender is your chef at this neighborhood bar and grill known for luscious burgers and massive salads. The Beachburger is a heart-throbbing 10 ounces on a bun, served with mushrooms or cheese if you please. If you must stray from the beefy course, the house recommends a grilled tuna steak sandwich between sides of a bun or atop a salad. No reservations. Lunch, dinner and late-night daily. Credit cards. $
BEEBO’S
7329 Freret St. 866-6692
Nestled deep into a quiet pocket of Uptown, Beebo’s uses unique ingredients and multicultural influences to give its own stamp on standard fare. A regular favorite is the Cuban steak sandwich with shaved steak, onions, peppers and mushrooms piled high on toasted French bread and served with black beans and salsa. Weekly specials highlight the menu, such as the French twist fruit parfait, with blueberries and strawberries topped with yogurt and granola. Reservations recommended. Breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Sunday. Checks. $
BEGUE’S
300 Bourbon St. (Royal Sonesta Hotel) 553-2278 royalsonestano.com
Begue’s lush courtyard on the Royal Sonesta Hotel grounds is a sweet spot for special occasion brunches and Friday seafood luncheon buffets (both all-you-can-eat). During the rest of the week, contemporary French and Creole dishes include seared tuna with Camembert walnut beggar’s purse, and a classically prepared duck confit in Dr. Pepper sauce. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BELLA LUNA
914 N. Peters St. 529-1583
www.bellalunarestaurant.com
The breathtaking vistas and elegant decor are almost enough for most to rank this riverside restaurant a must, but Chef Horst Pfiefer’s innovative cuisine is the true attraction. The Louisiana-influenced continental offerings include a pecan-crusted pork chop with horseradish mash potatoes and Abita beer sauce. The steamed lobster over calamari ink fettuccini is already a classic. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
BENNACHIN
133 N. Carrolton Ave. 486-1313
An oasis in a desert of fried food, the West African cuisine on Bennachin’s eclectic menu serves as a tasty alternative for the health conscious. Known for its litany of vegetarian dishes, especially the much-revered jama jama (sauteed spinach), the menu here delights carnivores with entrees of steamed fish filet or baked chicken, served with coconut rice and fried ripe plantains. A variety of seafood is also available. Reservations recommended. Lunch weekdays, dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $
BILLY FARRELL’S
Hwy. 190 (at 22nd St.), Covington 882-3461
After 16 years in business, Billy Farrell still touches each plate that leaves his kitchen. While the season lasts, get a portion of his old-fashioned crawfish bisque. The baked crabmeat Pontchartrain is a year-round favorite. Ask Farrell for his order, and he’ll tell you all about the oysters he buys as fresh as they come from Captain Pete. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards and checks. $$
THE BISTRO AT MAISON DE VILLE
733 Toulouse St. 528-9206
This Bistro has Parisian charm that makes you want to pull out a Gauloises or gnaw on a crusty baguette. But keep your senses alerted to culinary delights from the Lowlands too, like the mussel Bruxelloise with frites (Brussels-style mussels with French fries). The frites are topped with mayonnaise, while the mussels loll in a buttery, garlicky, white wine sauce. Finish with a classic vanilla bean creme brulee. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Sunday. Credit cards. $$$
BISTRO MOISE
827 Toulouse St. (Hotel St. Marie) 571-2888
Chef Ed Moise of 827 1/2 Toulouse and wife Hillary are going full-scale Parisian bistro with this place that opened at the end of April. The menu includes bistro classics like pate and cheese boards. One new signature is an onion soup gratinee, topped with Gruyere cheese that has soaked in house-made beer. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Credit cards and checks. $$
BIXBY’S
1000 S. Clearview Pkwy., Jefferson 733-5010
Perfect for a pre- or post-movie bite, Bixby’s goes far beyond the standard coffee shop offerings of muffins, cookies and coffee (though they are available nice and fresh). A popular choice is the Lots of Lox, a bagel topped with salmon, cream cheese, cucumbers and red onions. Beat the heat with a mocha granita, a frozen coffee with chocolate and milk blended in and topped with whipped cream and sprinkles. Delivery on a $25 minimum order. No reservations. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $
BLUEBIRD CAFÉ
3625 Prytania St. 895-7166
Few things can bring tourists, bohemians and suits together quite like the great food and wallet-friendly prices of the Bluebird. The line can linger outside, but the friendly and familiar wait staff keeps it moving quickly. The Big Bird Special will satisfy an appetite of any size, and the huevos rancheros are always a crowd-pleaser. An assortment of burgers and salads round out the menu. No reservations. Breakfast and lunch daily. Cash and checks only. $
BOMBAY CLUB
830 Conti St. 586-0972
www.thebombayclub.com
A recent addition to the Quarter’s drinking and dining scene, the Bombay Club’s refined menu attracts the sophisticated set with stylish spirits and upscale chow. Besides the many martinis, several mouth-watering dishes highlight your options. Try the crispy boneless half duck, the grilled shrimp and torn bread salad, or the succulent pomegranate marinated rack of lamb. Reservations recommended. Dinner daily, late-night Wednesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
BON TON CAFÉ
401 Magazine St. 524-3386/888-524-5611
Home to a classic Cajun menu since around the turn of last century, Bon Ton knows how to treat crawfish lovers. Fried crawfish with Bon Ton’s special sauce is the standard appetizer. Reputed to be one of the city’s finest is the shrimp and crawfish Bayou Etouffee. Or you can go with house specialty redfish Bon Ton, a seared, pan-broiled fillet presented in lemon butter sauce with lump crabmeat and freshly fried onion rings. Reservations recommended for dinner, not accepted for lunch. Lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. Credit cards. $$
BOZO’S
3117 21st St., Metairie 831-8666
Crawfish are back. Chef Chris Vodanovich, or Bozo as his leagues of friends call him, purges each batch of fresh crawfish in saltwater before boiling them. For the uninitiated, that means clean heads for prime sucking. The 73-year-old restaurant is most popular for its fried seafood and oyster bar, but the gumbo made fresh everyday by Bozo’s sister is a tradition worth tasting, too. Reservations accepted every evening but Saturday. Lunch and dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BRAVO! ITALIAN KITCHEN
1711 St. Charles Ave. 525-5515
3413 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Metairie 828-8828
Bravo! Italian Kitchen offers a plethora of Old World Italian standards with some modern updates and American innovations. For lunch, try the award-winning, wood-grilled portobello mushroom with sauteed spinach and aioli. Entree salads abound, but the Romano chicken salad is the most popular. Wood-fired pizzas are great for lunch or dinner. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRENNAN’S
417 Royal St. 525-9713
www.brennansneworleans.com
Few things are as intoxicating as wine in the morning, but such whimsical leisure is the style at Brennan’s. Dine in one of the French Quarter’s famed courtyards, enjoying signature breakfast items like turtle soup and Southern baked apple for appetizers, or their classic grillades and grits. For dinner, the filet Stanley is an original match of beef, fresh mushrooms in a red wine sauce, a sauteed banana and tangy horseradish. Reservations recommended. Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$$
BRICK OVEN CAFÉ
2805 Williams Blvd., Kenner 466-2097
Head out near the airport for Brick Oven Café’s inventive daily pasta, pizza and fish specials. On the weekends, the special is ravioli – half seafood and half chicken. All items are prepared fresh daily, including the linguine with scampi. In this dish, a saute of Gulf shrimp is tossed around in a light white wine sauce with the long, thin pasta. Reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BRIGTSEN’S
723 Dante St. 861-7610
Chef-owner Frank Brigtsen recently earned Restaurants & Institutions magazine’s Ivy award – just another feather in the toque of one of our city’s most revered chefs. Butternut and shrimp bisque is one of his current big sellers, as is softshell crab served with spiced pecans and meuniere sauce. Reservations required. Dinner Tuesday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$$
BROUSSARD’S
819 Conti St. 581-3866
www.broussards.com
Since its opening in 1920, Broussard’s has built itself into a New Orleans legend through its amazing setting; crystal chandeliers give light to its reputation for great service and classic Creole-style menu. The Louisiana bouillabaisse pulls you in with oysters, Gulf shrimp and fish in a tomato-saffron broth and is topped with crabmeat (or crawfish when in season). Another popular choice is the veal Broussard with beurre blanc and Port demi-glace. Reservations recommended. Dinner nightly. Credit cards. $$$
BRUNING’S
1922 West End Park 282-9395
A hurricane took out the original building, but that hasn’t stopped the people at Bruning’s from delivering seafood to the plates of hungry patrons. Try something truly unique by ordering the whole flounder or trout. Be prepared when the fried fish is delivered to you still sporting its head and tail. Customers also love the fried catfish, shrimp and oyster po-boys. No reservations weekends, recommended during the week. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BUBBA GUMP SHRIMP CO.
429 Decatur St. 522-5800
You won’t find any boxes of chocolates here, but you will find lots of seafood dishes that would make Forrest smile. From the Dixie Style Ribs to the Shrimp Shack Pasta, the treasures of the Gulf are sure to make your stomach smile. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
BUD’S BROILER
500 City Park Ave. 486-2559
2338 Banks St. 821-3022
6325 Elysian Fields Ave. 282-6696
3151 Calhoun St. 861-0906
605 Lapalco Blvd., Gretna 393-8160
4101 Jefferson Hwy., Jefferson 837-9419
2800 Veterans Memorial Blvd., Kenner 466-0026
5100 Lapalco Blvd., Marrero 348-0492
9820 Lake Forest Blvd. 244-6866
112 Sauve Road, River Ridge 738-2452
There’s little dispute what items on the menu made Bud’s Broiler mushroom into a multi-location New Orleans institution: hamburgers and hot dogs. Enough said. However, other tasty options abound at these diners, such as the chili hot dogs, milk shakes and fried fruit pies. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily. Cash only. $
BULL’S CORNER
316 Hammond Hwy., Metairie 832-0017
1036 W. Airline Hwy., LaPlace 652-3544
The two Bull’s locations vary slightly – the Metairie location focusing more on juicy steaks and grilled items and the restaurant in LaPlace partial to fried seafood – but both strike a deal with long, affordable wine lists. Although the menu is ample at the new Lakefront location, the management recommends the filet Norton served on a grilled portobello mushroom with Danish blue cheese garlic sauce. Reservations recommended. Lunch and dinner daily. Credit cards. $$
THE BULLDOG
3236 Magazine St. 891-1516
www.ultimatebeer.com
Though known as a mecca for beer lovers with 50 varieties on tap and 100 more in the bottle, The Bulldog’s food menu stands on its own merit. Recently expanded, the kitchen now barbecues up rib plates. Don’t fret, as old favorites like crawfish banditos, crawfish tails with cheese and green chiles rolled in a wheat tortilla and deep fried are still available. No reservations. 2 p.m. "until" Sunday through Thursday, 11 a.m. until Friday and Saturday. Credit cards. $
BYBLOS
1501 Metairie Road, Metairie 834-9773
This Old Metairie restaurant goes for the "outdoor cafe overlooking the Mediterranean" vibe. Selections like hummus, tabouleh and baba ghanoush help. And then there are the lamb chops marinated in exotic herbs and spices, charbroiled and served with rice pilaf and hummus. The same sides accompany fresh fish skewered on kebabs with vegetables. No reservations. Lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Credit cards. $$
BYWATER BAR-B-QUE
3162 Dauphine St. 944-4445
This Bywater mainstay does indeed serve barbecue, but sandwiches, plate dinners, large salads, a host of fried appetizers and pizzas from Lorenzo’s Kitchen fill out the menu. The barbecue combo includes ribs, chicken, pulled pork and two side items chosen from the baked beans, macaroni and pasta salad realm. Limited delivery available. No reservations. Lunch and dinner daily, brunch Saturday and Sunday. Credit cards. $
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